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Revealed: Names of all the candidates across West Northamptonshire standing in the local elections 2025

The names of all the candidates standing in this year’s local elections across West Northamptonshire have been revealed.

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McDonald's in busy part of Northampton REOPENS following three-week makeover

A McDonald’s restaurant in a busy part of Northampton has reopened after a three-week makeover.

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Adolescence: Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know to safeguard children - and how much to worry

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Prolific burglar jailed for string of offences across Beds and Northants

A burglar who admitted more than 30 theft, motoring and violent offences across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire has been jailed for five years.

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Six-year-old budding food reviewer to host street food event this May at hidden gem outdoor venue

A six-year-old budding food reviewer is set to host a street food event at a hidden gem outdoor venue this Spring Bank Holiday Monday in May.

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WNC explains why the street right outside of its Northampton HQ is undergoing improvement works

West Northants Council (WNC) has explained why the street right outside of its headquarters in Northampton is undergoing improvement works.

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Hero mum from Northampton awarded bravery honour for saving family of seven from burning takeaway in town

A Northampton woman who saved a family of seven and their dog from being burned to death has been awarded one of the country’s highest bravery honours.

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PICTURES: Look inside this canalside village pub near Northampton which is up for sale for just over half-a-million-pounds

Take a look inside this canalside village pub near Northampton which is up for sale for just over half-a-million-pounds.

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CCTV images released after more than £700 worth of alcohol stolen from Northampton village shop

Police have released CCTV images of people they would like to speak to after more than £700 worth of alcohol was stolen from a Northampton village shop.

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Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire as Kettering hosts Reform UK election rally

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed that the current Conservative administrations in both Northamptonshire councils are a ‘busted flush’ and said his party would ‘drill down’ into spending with a ‘DOGE-style operation.’

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WANTED: Northamptonshire man failed to appear at court to face vehicle theft charges

A Northamptonshire man is wanted by police after he failed to appear at court to face vehicle theft charges.

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Police arrest man, 24, following broad daylight knife attack at park in Daventry

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man following a broad daylight stabbing incident at a park in Daventry.

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Emergency services called to sudden death of man on canal in Northamptonshire village

Emergency services were called to the sudden death of a man on the canal in a Northamptonshire village.

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CCTV image released after items stolen from inside a Northampton church

A CCTV image has been released by police after items were stolen from inside a Northampton church.

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Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face

Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.

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Council release statement following A45 chaos as nine-month roadworks begin on busy Northampton roundabout

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has released a statement following two days of long delays for commuters on the A45, as work has started on a busy Northampton roundabout.

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Police treating huge fire at Grade II listed building in Northampton town centre as arson as road remains closed

A huge fire at a Grade II listed building in Northampton town centre is being treated as arson, police have confirmed.

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In pictures: Six adorable babies born in Northampton in March 2025

The first signs of spring have made an appearance during the last month, which means the first spring babies have arrived.

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Plans to transform how residents access Council services move forward

West Northants residents to see faster, easier, and more flexible ways to access council services, with quicker responses, clearer information, and more choices for how they engage—whether online, via text, or in person.

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Desborough fire victims' families warn fundraising pages are against their 'express wishes'

The families of three people who died in a house fire have confirmed they do not want any fundraising pages set up in their loved ones’ memories.